Play of the Day 517 (2025-26)

      1 Comment on Play of the Day 517 (2025-26)

The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.

A-1 beats B-1 off the dribble and drives to the basket and scores on a layup.  After the score, A-1 gets in B-1’s face yelling at him.

Handle the situation.


This is taunting.  It should ALWAYS result in a technical foul being ruled.  Ignoring this activity as being just kids excited is not okay.  Any type of activity that will belittle, embarrass or demean a player on the other team should always result in a technical foul for unsporting conduct.  No warning should be given.

Please be reminded that ignoring taunting is one of the quickest ways to have a fight occur during your game.

(References: Rule 10-4-5c)


Have you seen an unusual play? Let all officials benefit from it by sending it to Play of the Day

About Paul Behr

A former high school basketball coach and a former ABA basketball official. An IAABO-certified basketball official for 43 years and an IAABO Life Member. Currently an active high school basketball official in South Carolina. Interpreter of IAABO Board 403 in South Carolina.

1 thought on “Play of the Day 517 (2025-26)

Leave a Reply to THOMAS HANBACH Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *